Unlocked iPhone 3 or 4

Last activity 05 July 2012 by perry88

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perry88Serial expat05 July 2012 01:32:14

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Can someone explain what "unlocked" means?

JaitchGuest05 July 2012 02:12:40

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It means that a cell/handset is in a state to accept any SIM.

Carriers offer handsets at cheap or zero cost but they 'lock' them so only their network will work with it.

Ithingies need 'jail breaking' to use applications unapproved by Apple. This involves replacing the Operating System with a modified one.

I use Android so I am free to do a lot of things that Ithingies can't.

SEE ALSO: < https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=175761 >

perry88Serial expat05 July 2012 02:45:31

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If I bring any iPhone 3 or 4 from the US, can someone unlock it in VN? Is it very expensive? Is it better if I bring an unlocked iPhone?

JaitchGuest05 July 2012 03:55:43

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Sure, VNPT and Viettel can both unlock it, legally, if you subscribe to their service.

Other outfits might jailbreak the Ithingy as a way to unlock it, so make your wishes clear.

If you are coming for only a short break, you can buy a cheapy smartphone for around $30 - made in China but with English menu.

perry88Serial expat05 July 2012 14:39:03

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No, these are iPhones presents for in-laws. I am shopping for some cheap ones here in the US. I have seen some new ones for around US$300 with refurbished a little cheaper.
Thanks for the info.

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